Hamtramck School District of the City of
School District · Hamtramck, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Hamtramck School District of the City of?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hamtramck School District of the City of as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Horizon High School
Hamtramck · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tau Beta School
Hamtramck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hamtramck High School
Hamtramck · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#394 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Michigan avg
District size
2,907 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Hamtramck School District of the City of ranks #394 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Hamtramck School District of the City of's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Horizon High School (7.0/10), Tau Beta School (6.9/10), and Hamtramck High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hamtramck School District of the City of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizon High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Tau Beta School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Hamtramck High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Holbrook School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Kosciuszko School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Dickinson East Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Dickinson West Elementary School | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hamtramck School District of the City of
Hamtramck School District of the City of is a Hamtramck, Michigan school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,907 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Hamtramck School District of the City of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Horizon High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Hamtramck School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 19.7% and ELA proficiency of 23.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hamtramck School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hamtramck School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in Hamtramck School District of the City of
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Hamtramck
- Total Enrollment
- 2,907
- Teachers (FTE)
- 185
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Hamtramck School District of the City of has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hamtramck School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for Hamtramck School District of the City of is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Per-pupil spending data for Hamtramck School District of the City of is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hamtramck School District of the City of is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Horizon High School is the highest-rated school in Hamtramck School District of the City of with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Across schools in Hamtramck School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hamtramck School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
Hamtramck School District of the City of has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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